Confectionery News

For over 13 years, William Reed’s ConfectioneryNews has stood out as the premier online news outlet for the confectionery sector. Our focus on digital content allows us to offer valuable insights and comprehensive information that can help your business thrive. Our dedicated team of award-winning journalists produces daily updates, in-depth analyses, events—both online and in-person—podcasts, and videos covering key topics and stories that influence industry leaders. ConfectioneryNews delivers a complete overview of the confectionery landscape, covering all aspects from manufacturing, processing, and packaging to commodities, retail trends, shopper behavior, ingredients, research and development, market dynamics, as well as regulations and safety standards.

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Environmental and behavioural factors changing chocolate

1 week ago | confectionerynews.com | Donna Eastlake |Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe |Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

The chocolate market is booming, boasting a staggering global market value of $140.12bn (€123.08) in 2025 and a projected CAGR of 4.89% over the next five years (Statista). But external influences are reshaping the industry, forcing it to adapt while also creating a whole host of new innovation opportunities. Here are the key changes shaping the future of chocolate. Chocolate moving towards cocoa-freeChocolate is making major strides towards becoming cocoa-free.
Cocoa industry facing major sustainability hurdles

1 week ago | confectionerynews.com | Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe |Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

68% of consumers understand the concept of regenerative agriculture. That’s according to a new report released by crop supply firm, Acclym. However, only 12% are willing to pay more for products made from cocoa grown using regenerative agriculture practices. Despite this, major industry players including Nestlé and Mondelēz International, are investing in regenerative agriculture practices. Though uptake across the wider industry remains low, resulting from cost and implementation challenges.
Snacking gets personal: How to profit from Mondelēz’s ‘Little Treat’ revolution

2 weeks ago | confectionerynews.com | Gill Hyslop

Once relegated to the ‘guilty pleasure’ status, snacking has emerged as a full-fledged emotional ritual in consumers’ daily lives. Mondelēz International’s 2024 State of Snacking report revealed a global groundswell of support for the idea that a small indulgence is not only acceptable, but essential. The newest kernel of insight from the snacking giant is that consumers aren’t just reaching for snacks because they’re hungry – they’re reaching because they believe they deserve it.
Expert tips on EUDR preparation and compliance

2 weeks ago | confectionerynews.com | Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe |Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

As confectioners prepare for the delayed European Union (EU) Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to enter into law in December 2025, brands explore various questions and checklists before its arrival. In our recent webinar, building sustainable and transparent supply chains in confectionery, industry leaders discussed the leading topics surrounding the upcoming law and sustainable development.
Does sweetener sucralose increase appetite?

3 weeks ago | confectionerynews.com | Donna Eastlake |Augustus Bambridge-Sutton |Flora Southey |Kay Jann

From sweets and soft drinks to sandwich spreads and breakfast cereals, sucralose (E955) is used in over 6,000 products worldwide, making it one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market. And such is its success, the global sucralose market is now valued at $3.73bn, with a projected CAGR of 5.3% over the next eight years (The Brainy Insights).
Mondelēz sales expected to grow despite cocoa woes

4 weeks ago | confectionerynews.com | Augustus Bambridge-Sutton |Nicholas Robinson |Donna Eastlake

Multinational snacking company Mondelēz International, which owns chocolate brands Milka, Toblerone, Lacta and Cadbury, recently predicted a 10% fall in adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in its recent full-year earnings report for 2024. However, its woes may be short-lived. After a one-year low in share price following the report, Mondelēz stock has rallied to similar levels seen in November 2024, before the major cocoa price spike.
EUDR compliance costs minimal for confectionery sector, says Profundo report

1 month ago | confectionerynews.com | Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe |Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Dutch non-governmental organisation (NGO) Profundo states that the costs for confectionery businesses to comply with the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are negligible. In its new study and accompanying report analysing EUDR compliance costs, Profundo found that these are, on average, 0.10% of annual revenues for large companies and small-to-medium (SME) organisations.
How Mondelēz International is using AI to maximise product innovation

1 month ago | confectionerynews.com | Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe |Jess Spiring

According to McKinsey insights, generative AI – a more advanced version of AI that uses deep-learning models to aid more comprehensive learning – will create up to €4.4bn ($4.1bn) in global revenue within the next two years. Meanwhile, within the confectionery sector specifically, Gitnux Market data indicates thatAI’s use in confectionery will grow 25% annually over the next five years.
Why US shoppers still prioritise treats despite rising food costs

1 month ago | confectionerynews.com | Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe |Liza Laws

US trade organisation, the National Confectioners Association (NCA), releases its State of Treating report for 2025, detailing how the country’s sweet treat sales reached $54bn (€50bn) in 2024. Based on current trends, the NCA anticipates that US confectionery sales will grow over the next five years to surpass $70 bn (€65bn) in US outlets by 2029.
How the EUDR is reshaping confectionery labelling and sustainability claims

1 month ago | confectionerynews.com | Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe |Nicholas Robinson

Entering the global regulatory landscape in December 2025, the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is anticipated to have far-reaching effects on the confectionery sector. Nations and brands are updating their transparency, traceability and technological capabilities that support the introduction of the new law.